CLEAN : Activists react to US Supreme Court gay

The transcript discusses the evolution of marriage rights, focusing on the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on DOMA. It highlights the personal challenges faced due to DOMA, the importance of marriage equality, and draws parallels between interracial and same-sex marriage rights. The speaker emphasizes the need for equal rights in a democratic society and reflects on historical changes in marriage laws.

What is the speaker's belief about the role of government in marriage?

• To reduce taxes

• To ensure equality for all

• To protect the family and expand the population

• To promote individual freedom

What does the speaker suggest about the U.S. in terms of democracy and equality?

• The U.S. should focus on economic growth

• The U.S. should maintain traditional values

• The U.S. should limit immigration

• The U.S. should lead by example in equality

How does the speaker describe the impact of DOMA on their family?

• It creates uncertainty and challenges

• It simplifies the adoption process

• It provides financial benefits

• It strengthens their relationship

What significant change does the Supreme Court ruling bring to the speaker's marriage?

• It requires them to move to another country

• It grants them more financial aid

• It provides them with equal rights as heterosexual couples

• It allows them to marry on a specific date

What historical comparison does the speaker make regarding marriage rights?

• The prohibition era

• The women's suffrage movement

• The legalization of interracial marriage

• The abolition of slavery